Acting Head of French or Teacher of French (maternity cover), Bedford

Closing date:19 Feb 2018Expiring tomorrow

Date posted: 7 Feb 2018Start date: June or September 2018Contract type: Full Time

Salary: UndisclosedContract term: TemporarySuitable for NQTs: Yes

We seek a suitably qualified, dynamic and inspirational teacher to either be acting head of our French Department, or a teacher in the French Department, from June or September 2018. The School offers IGCSE, A Level and IB, and the maternity cover is expected to last for a year.

A willingness to take an active part in the life of this large boarding and day school is essential, and an ability to also teach some German would be advantageous.

The school has its own salary scale which is well above the national scale.

Closing date: Noon on Monday 19th February 2018

Interview date: Monday 26th February 2018

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Bedford School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.

The Harpur Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and other checks.

We are one of the region’s leading boarding and day schools, educating boys from the ages of 7 to 18. Part of The Harpur Trust, Bedford’s leading educational and social welfare charity, we’re a vibrant school with a very strong sense of ...